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To kick off this upcoming holiday season, Macy's and Toys"R"Us® have unveiled Geoffrey's Hot Toy List for 2023 to make every gift giver the star of the holidays by offering top toys for every age and interest. This year's list of hot toys features...

The Knot has done it again and this time is making a couple's wedding hair dreams come true. The Knot, a digital wedding planning authority and one of the largest Vendor Marketplaces in the US, is proud to introduce the second installment of The Knot...

Mavenir, the Network Software Provider building the future of networks with cloud-native solutions that run on any cloud, won two prizes at the 2023 5G Challenge; a competition organized by the National Telecommunications and Information...

Today, Black Girl Ventures Foundation (BGV), Rare Beauty Brands (owners of Patchology and Dr. Dana Nails), and JCPenney announced the finalists of the 2023 National Beauty Pitch Competition. The contest, founded in 2020 by BGV and Rare Beauty Brands,...

Just days before the start of Paris Fashion Week, the Hult Prize Foundation on September 22 held its Global Final and named the social entrepreneurial startup Banofi Leather from Yale University in New Haven, Connecticut, USA, as the winner of the...

Earnix, the global provider of intelligent, SaaS solutions for insurers and banks, celebrated its 12th annual E?celerate Summit by announcing a new London office to collaborate with its growing customer base, unveiling Model Accelerator, and...

Lineage Logistics, one of the leaders in cold chain logistics, today announced the successful conclusion of its hackathon event ?Tackling Food Waste for a Sustainable Future'. The event took place over two days in Amsterdam, with the final day at the...

The Zayed Sustainability Prize, the UAE's pioneering global sustainability and humanitarian award, convened its second Forum in New York City on 19 September 2023, as part of the Concordia Annual Summit, on the sidelines of New York Climate Week....

The nation's top chess players are set to compete in the U.S'. most prestigious events - the 2023 U.S. Chess Championship and 2023 U.S. Women's Chess Championship. Hosted by the Saint Louis Chess Club (STLCC) at the World Chess Hall of Fame, two...

Upbound Group, Inc. (the "Company" or "Upbound") , a leading provider of technology-driven, flexible leasing solutions for consumers, announced the opening of a new Rent-A-Center store in Rochester, New York. Rent-A-Center Store Manager Joe...

To celebrate National Queso Day on September 20th, Torchy's Tacos is offering fans a chance to win an entire year's worth of their award-winning Green Chile Queso. The only question to answer might also be the toughest? what two friends are you...

October 1 is the deadline for submissions for the new Charlotte and Wilbur Award for Compassion for Animals. Judges will name one winning book and one honor book, choosing among picture books and middle grade books, fiction and nonfiction, published...

Utz®, a leading U.S. brand of salty snacks, is pleased to reveal the grand prize winner of its Ultimate Utz Fan contest. The contest celebrates the 102-year-old brand's super fans' creativity and passion for Utz snacks. Michael H. from State...

Semifinalists for the third annual Seeding The Future Global Food System Challenge have been announced and 38 teams of innovators will now vie for a part of $1 million USD across three award levels ? two Seeding The Future Grand Prizes ($250,000...

Total by Verizon, the new prepaid wireless brand running on America's most reliable 5G network1, announced today that it will reach a milestone of 50 locations in greater Los Angeles by the end of September, as part of an aggressive retail expansion...

Hayden AI, a leader in artificial intelligence and machine learning, was named an Urban Tech Challengers finalist. The winner will be announced in October following a pitch competition at Urban Tech Forward, Europe's premier event for urban...

Penny Finance, the online financial mentorship platform for women, has been chosen to exhibit at TechCrunch Disrupt 2023 as part of Startup Battlefield 200, the world's preeminent startup competition. Penny Finance is one 200 startups selected from a...

Northern Trust announced today the inaugural Northern Trust Anchor Award, which will grant up to $1 million to one Chicago-based, innovative nonprofit organization to accelerate its growth and positive impact. The Anchor Award is a new facet to...

In honor of Environmental Services (EVS) week, which is being recognized September 10-16, Cintas Corporation is proud to announce the winners of its 2023 C.A.P.E. Awards. These awards were established to recognize professionals "Cleaning to Advance...

American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. continues its denim domination this September, with an elevated and immersive installation in NYC celebrating the back-to-school (BTS) season. Open to the public on September 16 and 17, American Eagle (AE), the #1...

Today, Champion Athleticwear, makers of authentic athletic apparel since 1919, launched its new global brand campaign "Champion What Moves You." As a brand whose mission is to provide every Champion a canvas to live their true purpose, Champion is...

GM Sam Sevian won the 2023 Champions Showdown: Chess 9LX after a brilliant final day, where he defeated a competitive field including legendary former World Champion Garry Kasparov and World No. 2 Fabiano Caruana to take home the $37,500 first place...

Applications are now open for the 2024 SPIE Startup Challenge. The annual entrepreneurial pitch competition is held by SPIE, the international society for optics and photonics, as part of SPIE Photonics West. In 2024, Photonics West will be held 27...

Tractor Supply Company , the largest rural lifestyle retailer in the United States, today announced the launch of Pet Appreciation Days in stores and online September 11-17. Tractor Supply's annual Pet Appreciation celebration is an opportunity to...

Hasbro, Inc. , a leading toy and game company, today announced the Hasbro Women Innovators of Play Challenge, which is open September 12 to October 12. Hasbro is searching for the next great woman-led mass market toy or game; submitted ideas will be...

The Zayed Sustainability Prize, the UAE's pioneering global sustainability and humanitarian award, has announced this year's finalists following a deliberation by its esteemed Jury. The winners will be announced at the Zayed Sustainability Prize...

Confluent, Inc. , the data streaming pioneer, today announced the Data Streaming Startup Challenge. The Data Streaming Startup Challenge is a global competition that recognizes and rewards early-stage startups that are building innovative...

Save A Lot, one of the largest discount grocery chains in the U.S., today announced the launch of Hometown Heroes, a nomination-based program designed to recognize the people and organizations making a difference in the communities our stores serve....

SUPIMA, the non-profit luxury brand that promotes the use of American grown Pima cotton around the world, is excited to announce Carla Pierini, Drexel University, the winner of the 2023 SUPIMA Design Competition. Hosted by globally recognized and...

Mays Business School at Texas A&M University and leading health and well-being company Humana Inc. have launched the 2023 Humana-Mays Healthcare Analytics Case Competition to showcase students' analytical abilities to solve a real-world business...

Ole Smoky Distillery, the most visited distillery in the world and #1 moonshine brand in the U.S., is welcoming the fall season by launching their first-ever "Amp Up Your Grillin' And Chillin'" partnership with Big Green Egg, the world's leading...

In support of the U.S. Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center (AFIMSC), MITRE opened public registration for its eSports tournament, GameX: Mission Generation Under Attack. As part of an eSports-based human-in-the-loop experiment, GameX...

The fall season signifies back-to-school, pumpkin spice, and changing leaves, but it has also become synonymous with Pure Barre's most popular challenge, the Fall Fit Challenge. Pure Barre, the most-effective full-body barre workout, announced today...

Returning for its 32nd year of inspiring innovation in the next generation of scientists, the annual ExploraVision competition is now open for entries. The program, sponsored by Toshiba and administered by National Science Teaching Association...

PIM Brands, makers of Welch's® Fruit Snacks, is proud to introduce Give Fruitfully, a new Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) platform designed to support and give back to communities in need. Welch's Fruit Snacks has been donating millions of...

International Top Singer Search, run by Zada Records of Los Angeles, today announced its second search for top singers, offering five prizes totaling $50,000. "We all know some of the stars discovered on the big shows like America's Got Talent,...

With summer coming to a close, walking and running race season is in full swing, and STRIDE Fitness encourages the STRIDE Fitness community to head into fall feeling strong! STRIDE Fitness, the leading boutique fitness brand offering cardio-strength...

Summer is coming to an end; kids are going back to school, and now many small business owners are redoubling efforts to grow their businesses. To make that effort a little easier, Pinger is kicking off its Fall 2023 Index by Pinger Small Business...

Historic Hotels of America® is pleased to announce the nominee finalists for the 2023 Historic Hotels of America® Awards of Excellence. The Historic Hotels Awards of Excellence recognize and celebrate the world's finest historic hotels and...

The votes are tallied, and Bobcat Company is thrilled to announce the winner of the Bobcat Backyard Makeover Contest is Julie Rummer from Turlock, Calif. Julie will receive a $25,000 backyard makeover using Bobcat equipment to transform her...

Bangalore-based financial services company, Groww, announced today that they would be the Powered By sponsors for the Asia Cup 2023, one of international cricket's most prestigious tournaments, that kicks off on the 30th of August in Multan and will...

POV: you're a new and thriving prepaid no-contract wireless provider and know you can do the "Ugly Phone Case Challenge" better. With more than 270 million views on TikTok, and millions of shares across Instagram, the "Ugly Phone Case Challenge,"...

Samsung Electronics America, Inc. is proud to announce the launch of our 2023-2024 Samsung Solve for Tomorrow competition, a nationwide competition that empowers students in grades 6?12 to harness the power of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering,...

New York Life, America's largest mutual life insurer1, today announced that as part of its partnership with the New York Yankees, the company will host a promotional day on Wednesday, September 6, 2023. "Family members across generations pass down...

Prudential Financial, Inc. announced today that four aspiring artists have been selected to receive an all-expenses-paid trip to NYC and perform with Broadway idols in front of an estimated 50,000 spectators in Times Square during the free Curtain...

Truck drivers find their work fulfilling; however, nearly 75% state the job is physically and emotionally stressful according to a new survey from DAT Freight & Analytics. Moreover, few drivers are able to take care of their well-being and seek...

It's official: The drop culture has entered the wedding industry. The Knot, a digital wedding planning authority and one of the largest Vendor Marketplaces in the US, is proud to unveil The Knot Drops, an industry first for weddings. On The Knot...

SAVOR, the culinary division of the world's leading producer of live-event experiences, ASM Global, has announced Marcus Youn, chef from Knife Pleat, Regina Gutierrez, waiter from The French Laundry and Mitchell Coriell, mixologist from Soho House ?...

The Fiber Broadband Association today announced the winners of the Fiber Connect 2023 Proof of Concept (PoC) Showcase. The PoC Showcase featured seven demonstrations from Fiber Broadband Association member companies and their partners that...

Stride K12 is encouraging students nationwide to "picture themselves" as a winner of the 2023 K12 National Photography competition. This year's competition, "In Focus," invites students in grades K-12 to submit their photography entries beginning on...